Caterlink At Lenham Primary School
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Caterlink At Lenham Primary School is a school/college/university located at Lenham County Primary School, Ham Lane, Lenham, Kent, ME17 2QG, in the Maidstone local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 June 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Maidstone oversees 1,435 registered food businesses, of which 89% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Maidstone is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Caterlink At Lenham Primary School?
Caterlink At Lenham Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Maidstone.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Caterlink At Lenham Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink At Lenham Primary School was last inspected on 2025-06-05. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Caterlink At Lenham Primary School located?
Caterlink At Lenham Primary School is located at Lenham County Primary School, Ham Lane, Lenham, Kent , ME17 2QG, in the Maidstone local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ME17 postcode area.